Update on Progress sway bar kit for dx/lx
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Update on Progress sway bar kit for dx/lx
I've been emailing a guy at Contemporary Motorsports for a few months now about this and he's been very helpful. But it's been some time since we first starting talking about it. So, I went straight to the mfgr and got the official word from them. Below is the email I got back today. The first part is my email to him and his reply below that. I'm so ready to buy this, I'm going nuts !!
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[hr]----- Original Message -----
To: <info@progressauto.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 22, 2002 4:04 PM
Subject: 01 civic dx sway bar hardware kit
> Hello!
>
> I've been speaking with Jason Hansen of Contemporary
> Motorosports about a hardware kit that you guys were
> supposed to be developing for '01 Honda Civic DX and
> Lx models. These models didn't come with a sway bar as
> an option, nor do they have the mounts necessary to
> put a honda or aftermarket sway bar on there.
>
> Jason mentioned that you guys were developing a
> hardware kit for these civics so that we could mount a
> sway bar.
>
> Do you have any information that you could give me on
> this, when they might be completed, and a possible
> retail price? My forum at 7thgencivic.com has hundreds
> of members, many of which have the DX/LX models and
> would be VERY interested in purchasing a hardware kit.
>
> Any info would be appreciated and I'd forward this
> info to my fellow forum members.
>
> Thanks
> Greg (bellz)
Greg,
The hardware kit should be available in 1-2 weeks. I do not have a
retail price for it yet. To my knowledge the hardware kit will only work with
the Progress Anti-roll bar.
The Progress Group
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To: <info@progressauto.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 22, 2002 4:04 PM
Subject: 01 civic dx sway bar hardware kit
> Hello!
>
> I've been speaking with Jason Hansen of Contemporary
> Motorosports about a hardware kit that you guys were
> supposed to be developing for '01 Honda Civic DX and
> Lx models. These models didn't come with a sway bar as
> an option, nor do they have the mounts necessary to
> put a honda or aftermarket sway bar on there.
>
> Jason mentioned that you guys were developing a
> hardware kit for these civics so that we could mount a
> sway bar.
>
> Do you have any information that you could give me on
> this, when they might be completed, and a possible
> retail price? My forum at 7thgencivic.com has hundreds
> of members, many of which have the DX/LX models and
> would be VERY interested in purchasing a hardware kit.
>
> Any info would be appreciated and I'd forward this
> info to my fellow forum members.
>
> Thanks
> Greg (bellz)
Greg,
The hardware kit should be available in 1-2 weeks. I do not have a
retail price for it yet. To my knowledge the hardware kit will only work with
the Progress Anti-roll bar.
The Progress Group
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BTW, I love the Progress Group's sway bar and tie bar combination! I will re-paint mine in red to match my color scheme once I get it though.
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[hr]Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2002 09:41:49 -0700
From: "Info@progressauto.com" <proinfo@progressauto.com>
To: Michal A. Dobosz <dobosz@WPI.EDU>
Subject: Re: Inquiry
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Michal,
Yes it does. Did your Civic come with a rear sway bar? If not you will
need to purchase an additional mounting kit that will be available in about
2 weeks.
The Progress Group
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michal A. Dobosz" <dobosz@WPI.EDU>
To: <info@progressauto.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2002 11:17 AM
Subject: Inquiry
> I have a 2001 Civic and I was wondering if your rear sway bar has the same
> integrated tie bar as the sway bar for the 2002 RSX?
>
> - Michal Dobosz
>
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[hr]Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2002 09:41:49 -0700
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To: Michal A. Dobosz <dobosz@WPI.EDU>
Subject: Re: Inquiry
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Michal,
Yes it does. Did your Civic come with a rear sway bar? If not you will
need to purchase an additional mounting kit that will be available in about
2 weeks.
The Progress Group
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michal A. Dobosz" <dobosz@WPI.EDU>
To: <info@progressauto.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2002 11:17 AM
Subject: Inquiry
> I have a 2001 Civic and I was wondering if your rear sway bar has the same
> integrated tie bar as the sway bar for the 2002 RSX?
>
> - Michal Dobosz
>
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Hey grey, I got my progress rear anti-sway bar last night, and gess what? Remeber how I thought it was just the sway bar? well, it came with the tie bar too! I guess I'll have to get rid of my DC one, but this should be a lot better since its all one piece. I'm going to try and install it tonight before it gets dark. It shouldnt take too long. I'll post pics once its all done.
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Rep Power: 419 Yep yep. Excellent choice! I already sold my DC Sports rear tie bar in preparation for the Progress Group's rear sway bar/tie bar combination. It should be an excellent suspension upgrade! So excited! Where did you get yours BTW? How much did you pay?
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Rep Power: 0 Grey, I got mine off the group buy center for like 150 and had to pay 29 for shipping but it was still a good deal. I thought it was gunna be just the sway bar but I was happy to get the tie bar too, I've seen these combos sell for close to $300!! Anyways I installed it last night, not sure what to think yet. For one it is hitting my exhaust and also my lower control arms. I'm not sure really what I can do to fix this but its probably not good to hit the lower control arms because my suspension would not be working right. I might have to adjust the brackets and move the sway bar up a little but then it would touch the exhaust even more... arghhh!! The install was OK the hardest part is getting the nut off the endlink because you have to hold an allen wrench in the middle and use a box end wrench on the nut. As for as peformance goes it definitly is a stiffer ride. Cornering was sharper and driving straight felt better too. I heard some weird clanking sounds if I hit a big bump but that was probaly when the bar was hitting the control arms or exhaust. Hopefully when I get home from work tonight I can adjust the bar to make things right! I'll kepp you posted....
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Rep Power: 419 Hmm... Not sure what the problem could be? Definately post pics though! Group Buy Center huh... That sounds like a good price. I couldn't find it on there now though... Do you have the URL of the place that you got it from?
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Rep Power: 0 Heres the link to the group buy http://www.groupbuycenter.com/buyshortcut.asp?buy=6388 Mine doesnt look blue like the one they show, its just like bare metal. I hope I got an authorized product! Anyways here are some pictures. I adjusted it a little bit and its better but not perfect, I may have to use a hack saw to cut a small piece of metal! Check out these pics and let me know what you think!
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Rep Power: 419 Hehe, you installed yours backwards I think... Flip it around like in this picture: Progress Front/Rear Sways Installed-Reviews Thanks for the link to that group buy! I don't care that it's not blue because I will paint it red anyway.
Edit: Is it a solid rod, or is it hollow? It should be solid...
Edit: Is it a solid rod, or is it hollow? It should be solid...
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Rep Power: 0 DAMN!! you arent kidding, it looks like mine is backwards, the thing was I was gunna put it on the other way but then there was no way it would have fit, my exhaust would have been like right in the middle of where it goes, WTF! Look in the picture with the exhaust, if the bend was the other way how the hell would I get it to work??? Even if I had stock exhaust it seems impossible... I guess I'll have to take it off and try it again, damn and its dark already...
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Rep Power: 419 Is the bar solid or hollow? Just curious...
Um... Your aftermarket exhaust system might be the problem. That sway bar was probably designed to fit the stock exhaust system. Install the sway bar the right way around and try to bend the exhaust system hooks so that the exhaust is moved upwards. If that doesn't work, then you'll have to get it modified by an exhaust shop. Kinda sucks. I won't be in the same boat though 'cause I will actually make my own exhaust system. I can ensure that it has enough clearance if I make it myself.
Oh yeah, are those fake cross-drilled rotors I see? [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/IMG]
Um... Your aftermarket exhaust system might be the problem. That sway bar was probably designed to fit the stock exhaust system. Install the sway bar the right way around and try to bend the exhaust system hooks so that the exhaust is moved upwards. If that doesn't work, then you'll have to get it modified by an exhaust shop. Kinda sucks. I won't be in the same boat though 'cause I will actually make my own exhaust system. I can ensure that it has enough clearance if I make it myself.
Oh yeah, are those fake cross-drilled rotors I see? [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/IMG]
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Oh yeah, are those fake cross-drilled rotors I see? [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/IMG][hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: Grey
Oh yeah, are those fake cross-drilled rotors I see? [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/IMG][hr]
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Rep Power: 0 I guess I'll have to try switching it around because its probably not working the way it was designed. I think if I slide the bar to the right a little it just might clear the exhaust! Or i might try bending the hangers a little. I want this to work!!! I think its solid, it weights like 17 pounds. I could prbobably bend the old bar with my hands but I didnt in case I have to put it back on. Yeah I have some dust shields in back to cover up the rusty drum brakes, I think it looks allright. I'm not to trying to have "fake rotors" or anything.
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Rep Power: 419 Oh, right right... "Dust Shields" [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif[/IMG]
Wow, it weighs 17 pounds! That's nuts.
I guess it makes sense to make hollow sway bars then.
The hollow sway bars are lighter, yet still retain much of their strength.
Anyway, let us know how it goes.
Wow, it weighs 17 pounds! That's nuts.
I guess it makes sense to make hollow sway bars then.
The hollow sway bars are lighter, yet still retain much of their strength.
Anyway, let us know how it goes.
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Rep Power: 367 heh. first thing I look at the picture, I was like... er dude has it on backward. lol.
yeah thicker sway bars might not fit aftermarket exhaust... I think that bar will fit the stock one fine.. how thick is that thing? looks thicker than my 19mm rsx rear sway, is it 22mm??
holy cow 17 lbs.
my bar weights like 5? or less.
yeah thicker sway bars might not fit aftermarket exhaust... I think that bar will fit the stock one fine.. how thick is that thing? looks thicker than my 19mm rsx rear sway, is it 22mm??
holy cow 17 lbs.
my bar weights like 5? or less.
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Rep Power: 419 Yeah dude, 22mm. The cross-sectional area of a circle goes up more than linearly with a change in diameter. That's why it weighs so much. The weight kinda sucks, but the improved handling should be well worth it.
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Looks like we have a part number for the DX / 2001 LX mounting kit. It's 65.1006!
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[hr]Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2002 12:20:10 -0700
From: "Info@progressauto.com" <proinfo@progressauto.com>
To: Michal A. Dobosz <dobosz@WPI.EDU>
Subject: Re: Inquiry
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Michal,
The sway bar you need is 62.0102 for a 2001+ Civic. If your vehicle did not
come with a rear sway bar you also need to purchase the mounting hardware
kit part number 65.1006. Sorry for any confusion, part number 62.1006 does
not exist.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michal A. Dobosz" <dobosz@WPI.EDU>
To: <info@progressauto.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 26, 2002 10:58 AM
Subject: Inquiry
> What's the difference betwean 62.1006 and 62.0102? I have a 2001 Honda
> Civic. I know that the 2002+ Acura RSX has the same suspension setup in
> the rear as a 2001+ Honda Civic. What exactly is the difference betwean
> these two sway bar packages?
>
> thank you for your time,
> - Michal Dobosz[hr]
[hr]Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2002 12:20:10 -0700
From: "Info@progressauto.com" <proinfo@progressauto.com>
To: Michal A. Dobosz <dobosz@WPI.EDU>
Subject: Re: Inquiry
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Michal,
The sway bar you need is 62.0102 for a 2001+ Civic. If your vehicle did not
come with a rear sway bar you also need to purchase the mounting hardware
kit part number 65.1006. Sorry for any confusion, part number 62.1006 does
not exist.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michal A. Dobosz" <dobosz@WPI.EDU>
To: <info@progressauto.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 26, 2002 10:58 AM
Subject: Inquiry
> What's the difference betwean 62.1006 and 62.0102? I have a 2001 Honda
> Civic. I know that the 2002+ Acura RSX has the same suspension setup in
> the rear as a 2001+ Honda Civic. What exactly is the difference betwean
> these two sway bar packages?
>
> thank you for your time,
> - Michal Dobosz[hr]
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[hr]Originally posted by: Grey
Back on track...
Looks like we have a part number for the DX / 2001 LX mounting kit. It's 65.1006![hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: Grey
Back on track...
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[hr]Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2002 12:20:10 -0700
From: "Info@progressauto.com" <proinfo@progressauto.com>
To: Michal A. Dobosz <dobosz@WPI.EDU>
Subject: Re: Inquiry
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Michal,
The sway bar you need is 62.0102 for a 2001+ Civic. If your vehicle did not
come with a rear sway bar you also need to purchase the mounting hardware
kit part number 65.1006. Sorry for any confusion, part number 62.1006 does
not exist.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michal A. Dobosz" <dobosz@WPI.EDU>
To: <info@progressauto.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 26, 2002 10:58 AM
Subject: Inquiry
> What's the difference betwean 62.1006 and 62.0102? I have a 2001 Honda
> Civic. I know that the 2002+ Acura RSX has the same suspension setup in
> the rear as a 2001+ Honda Civic. What exactly is the difference betwean
> these two sway bar packages?
>
> thank you for your time,
> - Michal Dobosz[hr]
[hr]Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2002 12:20:10 -0700
From: "Info@progressauto.com" <proinfo@progressauto.com>
To: Michal A. Dobosz <dobosz@WPI.EDU>
Subject: Re: Inquiry
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Michal,
The sway bar you need is 62.0102 for a 2001+ Civic. If your vehicle did not
come with a rear sway bar you also need to purchase the mounting hardware
kit part number 65.1006. Sorry for any confusion, part number 62.1006 does
not exist.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michal A. Dobosz" <dobosz@WPI.EDU>
To: <info@progressauto.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 26, 2002 10:58 AM
Subject: Inquiry
> What's the difference betwean 62.1006 and 62.0102? I have a 2001 Honda
> Civic. I know that the 2002+ Acura RSX has the same suspension setup in
> the rear as a 2001+ Honda Civic. What exactly is the difference betwean
> these two sway bar packages?
>
> thank you for your time,
> - Michal Dobosz[hr]
This is the mod I've been waiting for baby. Where do I sign?!??! (aka what's the url)
I've got Autocross on the 19th, maybe I can get them in beforehand. I'm also wondering if you may know what this "hardware kit" is? Is it just something that bolts on to the control arm??
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Rep Power: 419 I have no idea where to get it and I have no idea what that hardware kit includes. I've been trying to pump the information out of Progress, but with little luck. Well, I guess you can call Progress (www.progressauto.com) and order directly from them. It'll cost you a pretty penny though.
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[hr]Originally posted by: Grey
I have no idea where to get it and I have no idea what that hardware kit includes. I've been trying to pump the information out of Progress, but with little luck. Well, I guess you can call Progress (www.progressauto.com) and order directly from them. It'll cost you a pretty penny though.[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: Grey
I have no idea where to get it and I have no idea what that hardware kit includes. I've been trying to pump the information out of Progress, but with little luck. Well, I guess you can call Progress (www.progressauto.com) and order directly from them. It'll cost you a pretty penny though.[hr]
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[hr]Originally posted by: nytejade
It's confirmed that the rear sway bar does come with an attached tie bar, right?[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: nytejade
It's confirmed that the rear sway bar does come with an attached tie bar, right?[hr]
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Rep Power: 0 I just got off the phone with Progress Auto. The representative told me that the hardware kit will be released in about a week for the DX/LX Civics. I asked what the hardware kit consisted of and if there would be any welding. She didn't know. A week!! : )
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I just got off the phone with Progress Auto. The representative told me that the hardware kit will be released in about a week for the DX/LX Civics. I asked what the hardware kit consisted of and if there would be any welding. She didn't know. A week!! : )[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: nytejade
I just got off the phone with Progress Auto. The representative told me that the hardware kit will be released in about a week for the DX/LX Civics. I asked what the hardware kit consisted of and if there would be any welding. She didn't know. A week!! : )[hr]
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Rep Power: 0 I'm not sure if she was a tech, but she sounded like she had been asked the same questions 100 hundred times. She was ready with answers and knew exactly what I was talking about...
About the girl thing. Man, I feel your pain first hand. My girlfriend didn't notice when i cleared my headlights/got the alteza grill/or went from 14-18 WHEELS!! How can you not notice that?!?!
About the girl thing. Man, I feel your pain first hand. My girlfriend didn't notice when i cleared my headlights/got the alteza grill/or went from 14-18 WHEELS!! How can you not notice that?!?!
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[hr]Originally posted by: aZnVoYCe
Gosh, I wonder how much these are all gonna cost.
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[hr]Originally posted by: aZnVoYCe
Gosh, I wonder how much these are all gonna cost.
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I ordered it earlier today from Tornactive.com for $119 shipped. : ) $338 total with the Progress Sway Bar. (22mm i think)
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K3wl, take pics when you get it in. I'm very interested.
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[hr]Originally posted by: Grey
K3wl, take pics when you get it in. I'm very interested.
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[hr]Originally posted by: CapYoda
heh. first thing I look at the picture, I was like... er dude has it on backward. lol.
yeah thicker sway bars might not fit aftermarket exhaust... I think that bar will fit the stock one fine.. how thick is that thing? looks thicker than my 19mm rsx rear sway, is it 22mm??
holy cow 17 lbs.
my bar weights like 5? or less.[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: CapYoda
heh. first thing I look at the picture, I was like... er dude has it on backward. lol.
yeah thicker sway bars might not fit aftermarket exhaust... I think that bar will fit the stock one fine.. how thick is that thing? looks thicker than my 19mm rsx rear sway, is it 22mm??
holy cow 17 lbs.
my bar weights like 5? or less.[hr]
And yes, the stock bar is 5lbs.
